Emergency Resources for Government Lawyers
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Free Webinars by the Career Experts at Bryce Legal
Our federal government lawyers are in crisis. We at Bryce Legal Career Counsel will be offering a series of free webinars for government lawyers who are considering a move to the private sector, including in-house, law firm, and law-adjacent spaces.
🚨Panel 1: Moving to the Private Sector: Perspectives from Former Government Lawyers (Feb. 18, 2025, 7-8pm eastern)🚨 Click to access the recording of Panel 1
🎤 Matthew Queler, JD: Former U.S. Department of Justice Fraud Section assistant chief and former AUSA. Also former Big 4 principal and former AmLaw 100 partner
🎤 Yolanda Goettsch, JD: Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Senior Counsel. Also former public company general counsel.
🎤 Kamilah Exum, JD: Former Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago compliance attorney. Also former pro bono attorney.
🎤 Niteesha Gupte, JD, MPH: Former U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) associate counsel. Also former in-house compliance director and AmLaw 100 associate.
🚨Panel 2: Translating Government Experience for Private Sector Job Search: Perspectives from Job Interview Coaches and Legal Resume Writers (Feb. 20, 2025, 7-8pm eastern)🚨Click to access the recording of Panel 2
🎤 Jared Redick: 20+ years experience working with lawyers
🎤 Jessica Mullery, JD, CPRW: 15+ years of experience working with lawyers
🎤 Matt Queler: Former U.S. Department of Justice Fraud Section assistant chief and former AUSA. Also former Big 4 principal and former AmLaw 100 partner.
🚨Panel 3: Jumpstarting Your Private Sector Job Search: Perspectives from Legal / Executive Recruiters (Feb 25, 2025, 7-8pm eastern)🚨
🎤 Niteesha Gupte: Also a former director in Major, Lindsey & Africa's law firm partner practice.
🎤 Jared Redick: Also a former legal and executive search consultant, with experience in 2 national retained search firms, The Alexander Group Executive Search and Marks Paneth & Shron (now CBIZ Marks Paneth)
🎤 Natasha DiFiore, JD: Also a current recruiter at Lateral Link
Register for Panel 3 here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p9F3i-L9RzWyhCWTLOXcxg
*Panel composition is still being finalized. Shauna C. Bryce, CEO and Chief Coach, will moderate all panels.
General Resources
*These are third-party resources that we cannot vet. Some are official government channels or known businesses, others are new crowdsourced information. Be aware the scammers are out there, on the prowl for your information. Stay safe!
Chopra Careers: Free job search seminars by Karen Chopra
February 25th at 7:30 pm eastern. Networking for the Job Search: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mmu6Iej1S66hgQZ9pqWbiw
March 11th at 7:30 pm eastern: Resume and LinkedIn Overview: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/l8k0b8VUQquWHo2njBHk2w
March 18th at 7:30 pm eastern: Interview Prep: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t17kp7_SRj6kYJw0BzYDgw
March 25th at 7:30 pm eastern: Salary Negotiations: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ryWP6s1zR7OeTw7V4y2meA
If you miss a session, you can find the recordings on Karen’s YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@ChopraCareers2025
Department of Labor (DOL):
Fed Resources Directory: Crowdsourced Google spreadsheet
Federal 2 Industry (F2I):
Federal News Network: Help for probationary employees who were terminated
FedLayoffs: Community-built resource for federal employees navigating their next chapter
Gabriela Q.B.: LinkedIn post giving tips about avoiding hiring and recruiting scams
Government Executive: News impacting federal workers, including layoffs
Job Hopper:
Maryland: State government resources through Maryland Department of Labor
OPM: Reductions in Force
Reddit: r/fednews
Resume Swap: Brian Banks on LinkedIn
Virginia: State government resources through Virginia Career Works
Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly: Resources for Federal Workers
Resources for Military Service Members, Veterans, and Spouses
American Corporate Partners ACP Mentoring Program: ACP's free, yearlong program connects service members, veterans, and spouses with Mentors to help them build fulfilling careers and bridge the gap between the military and the private sector. (ACP also has dedicated resources for spouses.)
Mentor Application: Volunteer to mentor a veteran
Mentee / Protege Application: Ask for a mentor
Judge Advocates Association (JAA): Membership includes recordings of past events, including resume writing, interviewing, and career workshops
General resources: Also check out their pages on other resources for military service members
Transitioning resources: For those transitioning from active duty